LAFC over Columbus Crew for MLS Cup? Our 2021 predictions, MVP favorites, team-by-team talking points
ESPN looks at each team and predicts who'll win MVP, which sides will take the East and West, and ultimately, who will win the MLS Cup.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
0-0-0, 14th in Major League Soccer
Chicharito, the Crew, and Austin FC's debut: MLS storylines to watch for
The new MLS season is just a week away. Which players, coaches, and teams should you keep an eye on? Here are the top storylines to watch.
Molino, Minnesota shock SKC to reach West final
Kevin Molino scored twice as Minnesota United FC knocked off top seed Sporting KC in Major League Soccer's Western Conference playoff semifinal.
Minnesota stun Sporting KC to reach first conference final (1:05)
Melia won't reveal shootout secrets, but Friedel and Rimando divulge tricks of the trade
Sporting KC keeper Tim Melia is a perfect 6-0 in penalty shootouts, so what's his secret? He wouldn't tell. But Brad Friedel and Nick Rimando did.
Melia the hero as Sporting KC beat San Jose on penalties (2:11)
Melia saves day as SKC eliminates San Jose
Tim Melia stopped all three penalty-kick attempts he faced as No. 1 seed Sporting Kansas City advanced with a shootout victory over San Jose.
Storm warning: SKC seals West No. 1 in the snow
Khiry Shelton and Erik Hurtado scored three minutes apart as Sporting Kansas City defeated Real Salt Lake 2-0 in the snow.
SKC overcome blizzard to rubber-stamp No. 1 seed in West (0:53)
MLS Decision Day: Will Philly clinch Supporters' Shield? Breaking down what to watch for
The final day of a strange MLS regular season is here. Who'll win the Supporters' Shield and who'll secure home-field advantage for a MLS Cup run?
MLS cancels Minnesota-SKC for COVID cases
Sunday's game between Minnesota and SKC was canceled after Minnesota reported a second confirmed positive case of COVID-19.
Sporting KC clinch playoff spot with win over Cincy (1:59)
SKC edge FC Cincinnati, clinch playoff spot
Roger Espinoza scored his second goal of the season to help Sporting Kansas City clinch a playoff spot with a 1-0 win over FC Cincinnati.
Sporting KC's Pulido: I get little praise in Mexico
Sporting KC striker Alan Pulido doesn't understand why he hasn't received more recognition for his achievements compared to other Mexicans in MLS.
MLS Power Rankings: Philly back at No. 1 after thrashing Toronto FC, Sporting KC surge to No. 3
Philadelphia Union put the rest of Major League Soccer on notice after this weekend's 5-0 win vs. high-flying Toronto FC. Where does your team rank?
SKC goes top with 2nd-half barrage vs. Rapids
Sporting Kansas City used a dominant offensive and defensive effort to defeat the visiting Colorado Rapids 4-0 Saturday night.
Sporting KC surge past Colorado Rapids in second half (2:01)
Rapids aim to regain form in crucial match vs. SKC
Sporting Kansas City has found replacements throughout 2020 because of injuries, but manager Peter Vermes doesn't want to call it a rebuild.
MLS Power Rankings: Toronto FC still top, Columbus Crew SC slide, Sporting KC biggest riser
Toronto FC remains on top of the Power Rankings for another week, but the playoff picture in the West is as murky and chaotic as it has ever been.
Melia howler gifts Fire draw with Sporting KC
Djordje Mihailovic helped the Chicago Fire salvage a point against Sporting Kansas City with a late goal in Saturday afternoon's 2-2 draw.
Fire net late goal to earn 2-2 draw with SKC (2:02)
Hollingshead's strike the difference in Dallas' win vs. SKC (1:58)
Sporting KC meets Dallas, seeks fourth straight win
Sporting Kansas City will look to build on its three-match winning streak when it travels to FC Dallas on Wednesday for a crucial Western Conference
SKC make it three in a row with win vs. Nashville (1:58)
Sporting KC comes from behind to defeat Nashville
Erik Hurtado's airborne goal lifted Sporting Kansas City past Nashville SC 2-1 Sunday night at Children's Mercy Park.
2021 MLS Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Columbus Crew SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DC United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC Cincinnati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inter Miami CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nashville SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New England Revolution | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York Red Bulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando City SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Philadelphia Union | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toronto FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |